George Villiers Quotes


All true love is grounded on esteem.


Citations

Villiers, George. "To His Mistress." The Works of His Grace, George Villiers, Late Duke of Buckingham, Sam. Briscoe, 1715.

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George Villiers
George Villiers
  • Born: August 28, 1592
  • Died: August 23, 1628
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Politician

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, KG, was an English courtier, statesman, and patron of the arts. He was a favourite and possibly also a lover of King James I of England. Buckingham remained at the height of royal favour for the first three years of the reign of James' son, King Charles I, until a disgruntled army officer assassinated him.